the steel industry was very big in ohio at that time. so it was something he felt co-deliver for his constituents. it also suited him personally. as a student, he was a harder worker than he was bright. he was a bright guy, no doubt. but what he really brought to the party was just a willingness to really get down to it. so going over these was something that really appealed to him. also, there was a tremendous amount of negotiating over tariff tables and what industry -- you know, all the industries wanted some sort of protection. there was lots of horse-trading, deal making. this really appealed to mckinley and was something he acceled at. >> given what you know, if he were here today, a republican like he was then, would he fit in the party? >> it's a really good question. i don't think so. because his personality was such that he was a very modest guy who liked to work behind the scenes. i don't think anybody can produce a mckinley quote. he didn't give great speeches. co-deliver them, but there was no great word smithing. he liked t